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How to get fromRugby to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 11m
    £46–128

  2. Drive  77.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Rugby to Retfordcar car 77.8 mi
    1h 22m
    £20–28

  3. Line 84 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Street to Bus Stationbus bus 84 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train
    6h 49m
    £39–58

  4. Line 85 bus, bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Street to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 85 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus X6
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus bus 151
    4. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 49m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 39m
    £41–75

Rugby to Retford by train and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Rugby to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Retford Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 6h 49m.

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